Questions and Answers

What is the situation regarding immunisation delivery during the pandemic period?

We are aware that in England the test and trace service is going to be important in the overall management of Covid-19. As an employer, what would we be expected to do as part of the test and trace regime?

What are the ongoing needs likely to be of those recovering from Covid-19?

How can we safely and legally dispose of used face masks?

We will be doing a general coronavirus risk assessment for all employees returning to work. Do we need to do a specific risk assessment for a pregnant employee in addition to this?

What impact is coronavirus having on general practice staff?

What is the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Emergency Support Framework (ESF)?

I understand that the Government now says that we can car-share to work with people not from our household. How can we make this as safe as possible?

I may have to lay off a significant number of my staff as a result of the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus. I understand that I can obtain financial help from the Government. Can you summarise the Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention (“Furlough”) Scheme for me?

I have read about the change in date of this year’s Early May Bank Holiday and how it may affect holidays from an employment law perspective. Can you please advise?